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CHIMP HAVEN

VETERINARY TECHNICIAN

Open: 1/25/2018

Closed: When filled

Job Classification

Title Class: Veterinary Technician

Descriptive Title: Veterinary Technician

Shift: Normally days, including weekends. Night work may be required.

FLSA: Non-exempt

Risk Level: 3

ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW: Chimp Haven serves as the National Chimpanzee Sanctuary and

is located on 200 forested acres in Northwest Louisiana just outside Shreveport. Chimp Haven provides

excellent care for over 200 chimpanzees retired from research or no longer used in the entertainment

industry or as pets. As more retired chimpanzees make their way from research institutions to sanctuary,

our population continues to grow. Chimp Haven has a well-designed facility to support the physical and

emotional well-being of all animals, experienced staff and high standards for operational excellence. The

organization is accredited by AALAC and the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries, USDA inspected

and a member of the North American Primate Sanctuary Alliance. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Summary

Provide medical care for chimpanzees. Most duties performed under general supervision.

Duties and Responsibilities

Assist veterinarian with physical exams, treatments and procedures, including the collection of samples

for testing.

Perform routine veterinary procedures under direction of Veterinarian.

Assist during surgery and necropsies, including operation of equipment..

Autoclave surgical instruments.

Maintain cleanliness of vet clinics

Observe chimpanzees for detection of symptoms associated with disease.

Dispense medication to chimpanzees under direction of veterinarian.

Order and stock veterinary supplies.

Record observations and may maintain chimpanzee medical records.

Maintain medical equipment.

May sedate and recover chimpanzees.

Coordinate laboratory tests.

Work with behavioral staff to train chimpanzees to cooperate during medical procedures.

Assist behavioral or husbandry staff as required, including participation in colony management decisions.

May serve as team leader.

Assist with training of new employees

May train other animal care staff on techniques and procedures.

May supervise volunteers.

Perform related duties as required.

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